Anomaly Korea Review

PROS

Continues to push the visual limits of the platform; utterly gorgeous environments and slick, easy-to-use interfaces.

Short, but challenging campaign; prevents slipping in to monotony, while also providing additional challenges for those who need 'more'.

CONS

Ultimately more of the same; not a bad thing in itself, but the new additions fail to excite as much as they should.

VERDICT

Anomaly Warzone Earth was a brilliant miniaturization of an already incredible title, and while the 'sequel' is no less polished, it's more interested in the status quo than pushing boundaries.

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Although it's dubbed as the sequel to last year's smash-hit Anomaly Warzone Earth, 'Korea' is more of an expansion as it tacks on a handful of new features, along with a handful of stages to enjoy them in. Don't let that discourage you though - if anything it refreshes the franchise and pairs well with the detailed visual overhaul also included in this release.

The name of the game is 'tower defense', but instead of defending yourself from waves of enemies with towers, you're defending yourself from waves of towers. It fits neatly within the already aptly named 'tower offense' category and one of your main tools for dispatching enemies comes in planning your attack route via a map overlay. Each intersection offers you to ability to change directions, allowing you to loop back and forth in order to avoid the worst of the damage each fortified position can dish out.

Aside from directing your convoy, you can upgrade and add new units to it in the effort to strengthen its defensive and offensive capabilities. Unfortunately for the convoy, this isn't enough to survive, so thankfully as a commander you can deploy temporary power-ups that affect a wide area, providing benefits such as repairing damaged units; boosting their offensive capability; obscuring the line of sight of enemy towers; and even a good old airstrike for when you absolutely, positively have to make sure every last enemy is destroyed.

Along with the new abilities, players can also play with new units, including the Horangi - a devastating tank that can deploy an area-effect attack once charged up. These new toys will come in handy, especially once you start facing devious enemies like the 'Energizer' - a power-up sapping tower that can explode and heal nearby towers, potentially undoing all of your hard work.

If you obsessed over the original then there's absolutely no reason not to dive right in to Anomaly Warzone Korea - it's arguably more of the same, but just like the first it never hangs around longer than it needs to. For those who need more of a challenge, the 'Art of War' challenges will be right up your alley.

Description

"Anomaly Korea is, right out of the gate, one of the most impressive titles I've ever seen on iOS." - TUAW

"Anomaly Korea continues to impress with the same great gameplay and concepts as its predecessor..." — TouchArcade

"...if you loved Warzone Earth, you'll find much to rave about with this spirited follow-up." — Modojo

"The Anomaly series takes tower defence and turns it on its head." — Pocket Gamer

The sequel to the critically acclaimed ‘Anomaly Warzone Earth’.

The alien robots are back and this time they’ve got Korea in their sights. It’s your job to lead a squad into fierce fire-fights and fend off the alien invasion. Plan your routes carefully and use armoured units and attacking powers to turn the tide of war against a horde of new enemy threats.

This isn’t tower defense it’s tower offense!

AWARD-WINNING GAMEPLAY
Flipping the tower defense genre on its head, you play the invaders leading your unit into alien-infested districts. Plan carefully, use your money and powers wisely, and make it through unscathed.

A NEW WAY TO PLAY
Keep an eye on the action from a top-down perspective and use tactile touch controls to assemble your squad, plan your route using the new tactical map and simply execute player powers such as Boost, which speeds up your unit’s offense. Test your leadership abilities in the new ‘Art of War’ trials.

CUTTING-EDGE PRESENTATION
This thrilling portable strategy game comes to life in stunning detail on your device with stunning high-definition visuals and attention to detail. Anomaly Korea delivers an atmospheric soundtrack and full voice acting – this is console gameplay on a portable device.

Game Features:
• A sequel to the award-winning Anomaly Warzone Earth
• Think tactically across 12 new missions
• Deploy new player powers and units to take on new enemies
• Put your skills to the test in ‘Art of War’ mode
• Cutting-edge visuals and a stunning soundtrack with full voice acting
• UNIVERSAL: Works beautifully on iPhone, iPod touch, iPad mini and iPad

For more information or support, please visit www.anomalykorea.com

What's New in Version 1.2

What’s New: We’re receiving intel that aliens are returning to the war zone. Download this update and join the fight!